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Surface Quality Marks

Instead of Ra value, standard numbers designating roughness values can also be used:
Ra (µm): 50 25 12.5 6.3 3.2 1.6 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.025
Roughness Number: N12 N11 N10 N9 N8 N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 N2 N1

The information about material


removal from a surface is defined
by different symbols:
Material removal
3.2 N8 by machining is
required.

3.2 N8 Material removal


is prohibited.

The table shows the symbols used for


the lays with various surface patterns
and the description of each pattern.

Common surface finishing methods are:


Machining, Grinding, Plating, Honing,
Lapping, Chemical, etc.
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